The PRR

The Professional Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty Members and Roles and Professional Responsibilities of Academic Leaders (PRR) is comprised of a policy document and a procedural document that set out in broad terms the privileges and responsibilities, as well as the standards of professional conduct for both the faculty and academic leaders. The PRR originated with the BFA in 1982 and was eventually approved as an academic policy by Provost Russell Moore in 2013. A revised PRR policy was signed by Provost Russell Moore on February 11, 2022.

Following changes to Regent Law Article V in 2018, the BFA worked with members of CU Boulder Legal Counsel, Faculty Ombuds, and Faculty Relations to revise the procedural part of the PRR known as the "enabling"* document. The BFA Assembly approved the revised procedures document in 2021, and approved a further update in 2022.

As campus and system policy changes, the PRR procedural document and the enabling document will be revised as needed. All modifications will be reviewed by the Assembly and the office of Academic Affairs.  

For more information on the PRR policy, in-person department trainings, or to find out more about the online Skilsoft training, see the Office of Faculty Affairs PRR webpage. 

Faculty may also contact the BFA Grievance Advisory Committee (GAC) for advice on grievances. 

PRR Historical and Current Information:

Academic Affairs PRR Policy & Enabling Documents:

• 2022 Professional Rights & Responsibilities (PRR) of Faculty: Policy
• 2022 PRR Enabling Document
• 2013 PRR (formerly PRD) Enabling Document

PRR/PRD Historical Information: 

• In AY 2021-22 the PRR was revised to bring it into alignment with the below campus policy and contract changes:
  • Provost’s Advisory Committee on Faculty Grievance
  • Titles, Roles, Appointment, Evaluation and Promotion of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty in Teaching and Librarian Positions
  • Office of Faculty Affairs NTT multi-year contract template
  • PRR Revision - Summary of changes
  • BFA-M-1-032822 Motion to Approve Revisions to the PRR
• 2021 Professional Rights & Responsibilities of Faculty Members and Roles and Professional Responsibilities of Department Chairs -  Approved by Assembly April, 29, 2021.
  • This document was accepted and approved by Provost Russell Moore on June 8, 2021.
• 2013 Professional Rights and Duties of Faculty Members and Roles and Professional Responsibilities of Department Chairs -
  • This revision was endorsed by the Boulder Faculty Assembly on March 4, 2010. It was approved as an Academic Affairs Policy by Russell Moore, Provost on January 16, 2013.
• 1996: Professional Rights and Duties of Faculty Members and Roles and Professional Duties of Department Chairs -
  • This revision was prepared by the BFA Professional Responsibilities Committee, adopted by the Boulder Faculty Assembly on December 7, 1995, and amended by the BFA Executive Committee on January 29, 1996.
• 1982: Duties of Faculty and Chairs
  • The original document was prepared by the Boulder Faculty Assembly Professional Responsibilities Committee, and adopted by the Boulder Faculty Assembly on July 1,1982.

Other Related Documents:

• Rationale regarding PRR Procedure Draft September 1, 2020
• Roles and Responsibilities of Department Chairs CU Board of Regents APS 1026
• Approved for rescission July 1, 2020 - Justification for the Rescission of APS 1026
• Regent Law Article 5 - Faculty (2020)
• Regent Law Article 5 (2014)

*"An "enabling document" is a document that provides the necessary information, instructions, or authorization to allow someone to perform a specific task or action; essentially, it empowers them to proceed with a project or activity by outlining the details and permissions required.

Key points about enabling documents:

Function:

They give clear guidance on how to complete a task, often outlining the steps, requirements, and potential limitations involved. "